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This is the downlink transport channel in UMTS that carries the PCCH (Paging Control Channel).

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Posted by crouse

Run at 4800 or 9600 bps and provide control information transfer when traffic channel is not using.

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Posted by waqqas1

Paging channel is used for only downward direction from BTS to MS and used for locate MS.

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Posted by HamidAliKhan

PCH is used for locating MS.

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Posted by Hash007

1.)Paging Channel are used to communicate with MSs when they are not assigned to a traffic channel.
2.)successful accesses are normally followed by an assignment to a dedicated traffic channel
3.)paging channel may run at either 4800 or 9600 bps
4.)Each BS must have at least one paging channel per sector, on at least one of the frequencies in use.

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Posted by sagitraz

PCCH used when network didn't know where TE (terminal equipment) located in the network.

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Posted by chaos